Anybody changing their gear knob???? - M3 Forum 2010 2009 BMW M3 2008 BMW M3 BMW E90 M3 E92

ChinoOrtega · 03-13-2008, 10:08 AM

I was thinking about changing it, what do you guys think? Any gear knob in particuliar?
thanks..

!Xoible · 03-13-2008, 10:22 AM

i already bought one, but after seeing the real one in person i'll keep the stock one... no "need" to change it

GregW / Oregon · 03-13-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ChinoOrtega

I was thinking about changing it, what do you guys think? Any gear knob in particuliar?
thanks..

I got the BMW Z8 one; had the same one in my E46. Not sure if I'll use it yet. Before someone asks, no, it's not illuminated.

FifthStreetz · 03-13-2008, 02:06 PM

looks pretty sleek Greg, it would match really well if you had aluminium trim. Too bad its not illuminated.

GregW / Oregon · 03-13-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FifthStreetz

looks pretty sleek Greg, it would match really well if you had aluminum trim. Too bad its not illuminated.

Yes, it would go good with aluminum trim. But if you do the handbrake handle and pedals in aluminum it would tie in, as well.

edlms · 03-13-2008, 02:33 PM

i'm currently overseas and my zhp short knob is waiting for me back home.

hope it reduces the knob travel distance to my satisfaction... but not illuminated though...

cheers

pic of knob on a 6 series.

GregW / Oregon · 03-13-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by edlms

i'm currently overseas and my zhp short knob is waiting for me back home.

hope it reduces the knob travel distance to my satisfaction... but not illuminated though...

pic of knob on a 6 series.

In my communication with Rogue Engineering on SSKs for this car, they said BMW did a pretty good job stock. Only criticism was the knob was too LOW, making interference with the console armrest.

edlms · 03-14-2008, 02:28 PM

gregW - i take your point, but i'll try out the shorter knob and see what it feels like.

however, mantis just raised a good point on another thread.
the knob is "connected" to the boot leather. so the question is, how do we remove the knob without cutting the leather?

Change the boot as well? can't seem to find it...

cheers.

M3forJP · 03-19-2008, 04:22 PM

I was wondering when someone was going to bring this up or if it was just me. My SG/FR is coming in two weeks and I've been debating about the shift knob. I opted for CF trim, so I don't want a knob that's chrome. I also don't want a riced out, Tokyo Drift type shift knob. I found the shift knob below on the bmwusa website. I like how the brushed ring at the bottom will match the idrive wheel. As posted earlier, though, I'm not sure whether it will be compatible in light of the fact that the existing shift knob is a "one piece"

KonigsTiger · 03-19-2008, 05:37 PM

Already changed mine, I like mine better than stock!!!

GregW / Oregon · 03-19-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by edlms

however, mantis just raised a good point on another thread.
the knob is "connected" to the boot leather. so the question is, how do we remove the knob without cutting the leather?

Change the boot as well? can't seem to find it...

I believe the standard 3 series boot should work, with the knob of your choice. Or get a boot from LeatherZ to match your upholstery.

!Xoible · 03-19-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

I believe the standard 3 series boot should work, with the knob of your choice. Or get a boot from LeatherZ to match your upholstery.

hey guys... if anyone's interested. i bought LeatherZ shift boot, zhp shifter knob, and e-brake boot, but im not gonna use them anymore. if u guys wanna buy them off of me please PM me... brand new, havent touched them yet, they just shipped

sorry for hijacking the thread, but it's a little bit related.

KonigsTiger · 03-19-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

I believe the standard 3 series boot should work, with the knob of your choice. Or get a boot from LeatherZ to match your upholstery.

You cut the boot at the top, the new knob should cover the cut up nicely!!!

OzStriker · 03-19-2008, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Only criticism was the knob was too LOW, making interference with the console armrest.

+1 to that, don't order a shorter knob until you have tried the stock one for a few days.

KonigsTiger · 03-19-2008, 10:10 PM

[quote=OzStriker;2334396]+1 to that, don't order a shorter knob until you have tried the stock one for a few days.[/QUOT

Funny, the knob really should´t lower the stock set up at all!!!

GTR-M3 · 03-20-2008, 02:42 AM

I have a M-DCT, does any one know if i can change the shift knob?

KonigsTiger · 03-20-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GTR-M3

I have a M-DCT, does any one know if i can change the shift knob?

I didn't even know the M DKT cars were out yet!!! Can we get some pics? And if it is the M DKT, I would probably not change the knob on it. I don't think there is a nice conversion kit out there. I could be wrong though.

booforty · 06-01-2008, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW-M-Mexico

Already changed mine, I like mine better than stock!!!

Please can you post pics? Thanks!

KonigsTiger · 06-02-2008, 10:18 AM

Yea sure can, in the mean time, look in my garage and there is a pic of the interior there!!

booforty · 06-03-2008, 04:20 PM

Cool thanks! Nice pics! Awesome motor!

KonigsTiger · 06-03-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by booforty

Cool thanks! Nice pics! Awesome motor!

Thanks and you are welcome!!

SS32 · 06-03-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

In my communication with Rogue Engineering on SSKs for this car, they said BMW did a pretty good job stock. Only criticism was the knob was too LOW, making interference with the console armrest.

So does that mean they're not going to offer one?

03-13-2008, 10:08 AM	#1
ChinoOrtega Lieutenant Drives: M3 e92 Space Gray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: anywhere, anytime Posts: 465 iTrader: (0)	Anybody changing their gear knob???? I was thinking about changing it, what do you guys think? Any gear knob in particuliar? thanks..

03-13-2008, 02:06 PM	#4
FifthStreetz O! So Sour!! Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NYC Posts: 14,479 iTrader: (9) View FifthStreetz's Garage	looks pretty sleek Greg, it would match really well if you had aluminium trim. Too bad its not illuminated. __________________

03-13-2008, 02:33 PM	#6
edlms Private First Class Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 149 iTrader: (0)	i'm currently overseas and my zhp short knob is waiting for me back home. hope it reduces the knob travel distance to my satisfaction... but not illuminated though... cheers pic of knob on a 6 series. Attached Images

03-14-2008, 02:28 PM	#8
edlms Private First Class Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 149 iTrader: (0)	gregW - i take your point, but i'll try out the shorter knob and see what it feels like. however, mantis just raised a good point on another thread. the knob is "connected" to the boot leather. so the question is, how do we remove the knob without cutting the leather? Change the boot as well? can't seem to find it... cheers. Attached Images

03-19-2008, 04:22 PM	#9
M3forJP IR Lion Drives: E46 M3 (2005): Imola Red Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arlington, Virginia Posts: 24 iTrader: (0)	I was wondering when someone was going to bring this up or if it was just me. My SG/FR is coming in two weeks and I've been debating about the shift knob. I opted for CF trim, so I don't want a knob that's chrome. I also don't want a riced out, Tokyo Drift type shift knob. I found the shift knob below on the bmwusa website. I like how the brushed ring at the bottom will match the idrive wheel. As posted earlier, though, I'm not sure whether it will be compatible in light of the fact that the existing shift knob is a "one piece" Attached Images

03-13-2008, 10:22 AM	#2
!Xoible Banned Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . Posts: 1,669 iTrader: (4) View !Xoible's Garage	i already bought one, but after seeing the real one in person i'll keep the stock one... no "need" to change it

03-19-2008, 05:37 PM	#10
KonigsTiger Racying Dynamics Drives: E92M3 RS46 Club Sport, others Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dweller Posts: 4,412 iTrader: (0)	Already changed mine, I like mine better than stock!!! __________________ ==================================================

03-19-2008, 10:10 PM	#15
KonigsTiger Racying Dynamics Drives: E92M3 RS46 Club Sport, others Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dweller Posts: 4,412 iTrader: (0)	[quote=OzStriker;2334396]+1 to that, don't order a shorter knob until you have tried the stock one for a few days.[/QUOT Funny, the knob really should´t lower the stock set up at all!!! __________________ ==================================================

03-20-2008, 02:42 AM	#16
GTR-M3 Private First Class Drives: 2008 Bmw M3 V8 M-DCT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 119 iTrader: (0)	I have a M-DCT, does any one know if i can change the shift knob? __________________ *NO GUTS, NO GLORY! ///M3 TUNER* *PASSION DOES NOT COMPROMISE*

06-02-2008, 10:18 AM	#19
KonigsTiger Racying Dynamics Drives: E92M3 RS46 Club Sport, others Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dweller Posts: 4,412 iTrader: (0)	Yea sure can, in the mean time, look in my garage and there is a pic of the interior there!! __________________ ==================================================

06-03-2008, 04:20 PM	#20
booforty Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,814 iTrader: (0) View booforty's Garage	Cool thanks! Nice pics! Awesome motor! __________________